Food Technology Teacher

Class Act Teaching Services; Packmoor; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Class Act Teaching Services is seeking a dedicated Food Technology Teacher for a specialist school in Oxfordshire. You will deliver practical lessons to students aged 10-18 with ASC and SEMH needs, developing cooking and nutrition skills while promoting independence.

The role is a full-time temporary-to-permanent opportunity with an immediate start. QTS is not essential, and experience with SEND/ASC/SEMH is desirable. Salary is experience-based, paid weekly through PAYE.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Food Technology to diverse learners.
• Strong classroom management and safeguarding ethos.
• Ability to adapt teaching strategies to ASC/SEMH needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Food Technology lessons to students with ASC and SEMH needs.
• Develop practical cooking, nutrition, and food preparation skills.
• Monitor and assess student progress and adapt instructions as needed.

Job description

Full-Time Temp-to-Perm Opportunity Immediate Start Available

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a specialist educational setting in Oxfordshire for a dedicated and enthusiastic Food Technology Teacher.

This is an excellent temp-to-perm opportunity for somebody with Food Technology teaching experience who is passionate about developing practical life skills and engaging students through hands-on learning. An immediate start is available for the successful candidate.

Here is a specialist school catering for students aged 10-18 with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The school is part of The Gallery Trust and provides highly personalised educational programmes to help students achieve positive academic, social, and emotional outcomes.

The school offers a nurturing and supportive environment where staff work collaboratively to remove barriers to learning and promote independence, confidence, and life skills.

Duties as a Food Technology Teacher:

• Deliver engaging Food Technology lessons to students with ASC and SEMH needs
• Develop students' practical cooking, nutrition, and food preparation skills
• Adapt teaching strategies to meet a range of learning needs and abilities
• Promote independence, confidence, and everyday life skills
• Ensure safe working practices within the food technology environment
• Monitor and assess student progress
• Work closely with teaching assistants, therapists, and support staff
• Create a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Previous Food Technology teaching experience is highly desirable
• QTS is not essential, although it would be advantageous
• Experience working with students with SEND, ASC, or SEMH needs is desirable
• Strong practical Food Technology knowledge and skills
• Ability to engage and motivate learners with diverse needs
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills
• Patient, resilient, and adaptable approach
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Ideal Food Technology Teacher:

• Previous Food Technology teaching experience is highly desirable
• QTS is not essential, although it would be advantageous
• Experience working with students with SEND, ASC, or SEMH needs is desirable
• Strong practical Food Technology knowledge and skills
• Ability to engage and motivate learners with diverse needs
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills
• Patient, resilient, and adaptable approach
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE - that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of. Recommend a friend to receive a £50 Amazon voucher for yourself, and a chance for you both to win a holiday worth up to £1000.